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Brooke Probation Office To Serve As Wellsburg Police Station

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Commission agreed to transfer the county's former probation office for use as the new Wellsburg police station during a meeting Friday that was the last for Commission President A.J. Thomas. Earlier this week, Wellsburg Council agreed to purchase the probation ...

Board of Commissioners Make $554K In Vehicle Purchases

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to spend more than a half-million dollars on vehicle purchases for multiple county entities. New vehicles are on the way for the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office, Belmont County Department of Job and Family ...

Two Men Fall Through Ice, Rescued At Tomlinson Run State Park

NEW CUMBERLAND — A civilian is being described as a hero, after rescuing two individuals who fell through the ice while fishing Saturday afternoon in Tomlinson Run State Park. John Williams himself had shown up to fish on a nearby dock when he was greeted by three teenagers who had ...

Ohio University Eastern To Hold Social Work Event

ST. CLAIRSVILLE –Ohio University Eastern will host Compassion in Action: A Social Work Event on Thursday, March 5. The free event will bring together students, alumni, practitioners and community partners for a day focused on professional growth and community engagement. It will take place on the Eastern campus and is open to students, professionals and members of the public. The program is designed to support individuals at all stages of their professional journey. Attendees may earn free continuing education units while participating in a presentation, panel discussion and agency ...

Local McDonald’s Gives More Than $7K To Ronald McDonald House

Local McDonald’s restaurants on Tuesday were able to give the Ronald McDonald House chapter a nice financial boost with more than $7,000 in donations. The restaurant group owned by the Stoltz family presented Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown a $7,307 check for ...

Local Groups Get Partnership Grants From Wheeling Heritage

WHEELING – Seven local organizations now have more funds to help them achieve a planned project for the community. Wheeling Heritage has awarded Partnership Grants to organizations and businesses for projects “that advance historic preservation, community development, and the arts in Wheeling.” The grants are awarded across five categories: education and interpretation, small business development, arts, recreation, and fairs and festivals. Each group will receive $1,000 to help with their project, according to Amy Karrasch, communications and development manager with Wheeling ...